Osha Standard 1910.132 through | Cub Cadet 80 LB guide

General Requirements-Personal Protective Equipment:

OSHA Standard 1910.132 through 1910.139

OSHA standard 1910.132 states in relevant part:

a.Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition whereever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absortion, inhalation or physical contact.

This standard is subject to change. Please check www.osha.gov for the latest regulatory updates

General

Sometimes, it is not possible to reduce a hazard by eliminating it, substituting a less hazardous process or product, making changes to equipment, or even by changing how you do the job. That’s when you need personal protection.

PPE includes items like gloves, goggles, boots, hearing protection and respirators. Respirators filter out particles or block gases and vapors that can harm the respiratory system. With a surface area well supplied with blood vessels and equal in size to a tennis court, the lungs are the quickest and most direct route for absorbing harmful substance into your body.

Note: PPE does not prevent accidents, but it does prevent or re- duce injury and even fatalities when used properly.

Equipment (PPE)

Protective equipment must be selected carefully. Always test fit the protective equipment to be sure it fits properly and comfort- ably. If it isn’t comfortable -- it won’t be worn; if it isn’t worn -- it won’t protect. PPE includes:

•respirators

•chemical-resistant clothing

•hearing protectors

•gloves

•safety goggles and glasses

•hard hats

•sensors to detect hazardous substance

•communication devices used for safe deployment of workers

Inhaling pesticide fumes and mists is a very common entry route of pesticides into the body. Absortion through the lungs is great and the sensitivity is high.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), under authority of the Federal Mine Safety and Health

Act of 1977 and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, tests, approves, and certifies respiratory equipment as being safe for its intended purpose.

Note: Always be certain that the NIOSH compliance number is on the product before purchasing respiratory equipment.

Two systems of respiratory protection are available, depending on the type of respiratory risk involved: air-purification (filtering) and air-supplying. For most pesticide work, the air-purifying equipment is adequate and safe.

Protective equipment is usually required by the pesticide label in one form or another and is integral to safe pesticide application. Chemical-protective clothing consists of multilayered garments made out of various materials that protect against a variety of hazards. Because no single material can protect against all chem- icals, multiple layers of various materials usually are used to in- crease the degree of protection. Protection is maximized by total encapsulation (completely covering the wearer). An assortment of types of chemical-protective hats, hoods, gloves, and boot cov- ers are used with the garments.

There are many brands and models of protective equipment available for use in pesticide application. Price is not always an indicator of quality, so shop carefully.

Note: Select equipment that is NIOSH tested and approved.

Protective equipment, appropriate for the task and hazards that an employee could be exposed, shall be provided by the employer. Since comfort and proper fit must be considered, the person who is going to use it must select the proper size to ensure correct fit and function. Unused protective equipment does not help any- one.

Note: Many supply centers, hardware stores, chemical retailers, and equipment/machinery dealers keep protective equipment in stock.

Training

Written procedures shall be developed for PPE use. These proce- dures shall include all information and guidance necessary for their proper selection, use and care. The employer shall provide fitting instructions including demonstrations and practice in how the PPE should be worn, It is essential that both supervisors and workers be properly instructed in PPE selection, use, and mainte- nance. Training shall provide the workers an opportunity to han- dle PPE, and have it fitted properly.

When to replace PPE

All PPE shall be inspected routinely before and after each use. A program for maintenance and care of PPE shall be initiated and be adjusted to the type of work place, working conditions, and haz- ards. It shall include the following:

•inspection for defects and damage

•cleaning and disinfecting

•repair

•storage